New Nonprofit Management Certificate Offered

A new, non-credit Nonprofit Management Certificate Program designed for anyone interested in learning to create or manage a nonprofit organization effectively and efficiently, will be offered by Northern Essex Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education, Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for nine weeks beginning May 7 at the NECC Riverwalk, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence.

This program will be helpful for those new to the field as well as seasoned professionals, nonprofit board members or volunteers. The program covers critical aspects of nonprofit management.

This noncredit course is taught by, Stefanie J.B. Muscat, founder of Bevara, who has nearly 20 years of experience managing and advising nonprofit organizations. In addition guest speakers will be invited to lecture. A new topic will be covered each week.

Topics covered include, Introduction to the Nonprofit, Legal Issues, Board Development and Engagement, Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Fiscal Management, Volunteer Management, Resource Development and Grant Writing and Effective Marketing. Individuals may register for those classes of interest or complete the entire nine-week long series to earn a certificate of completion.

For more information or to register, please contact Dianne Lahaye at dlahaye@necc.mass.edu or 978-659-1222.

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